INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
With the rise of economies based on knowledge and creativity, trademarks, designs, patents, and copyrights have become the most valuable assets of businesses. Protecting these assets requires not only registration procedures but also legal expertise.
At ECY Law, we effectively protect, manage, and robustly defend our clients’ innovative ideas, commercial trademarks, designs, and other intellectual rights at both national and international levels.
Our Service Areas
- Trademark, Patent, and Design Applications
We manage application processes before the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) for your trademark, utility model, industrial design, and patent applications; providing support at every stage from application strategy to classification and objections. For international applications, we offer consultancy before institutions such as WIPO and EUIPO. - Copyrights and Software Protection
We provide services in registering and protecting copyrights arising from authorship, safeguarding the rights of digital content creators and software developers, drafting license agreements, and representing clients in all disputes under the Turkish Copyright Law (FSEK). - Licensing, Assignment, and Franchise Agreements
We prepare and negotiate licensing, assignment, know-how, and franchise agreements aimed at transferring, using, or commercializing intellectual and industrial rights, operating with sector-specific knowledge. - Infringement Detection and Legal Sanctions
We comprehensively handle processes such as detecting trademark, design, or copyright infringements, conducting warning procedures, protecting the rights holder’s interests, and initiating legal actions when necessary. Customs interventions and product seizures are also within our service scope. - Domain Name and Domain Disputes
In cases of domain name hijacking, unfair use, and reputation damage, we offer national and international solutions, including Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) applications. - Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Protection
We develop special arrangements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and rapid legal action plans against potential disclosures to protect your company’s unique technical, commercial, or strategic information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a lawyer specializing in intellectual property law do?
Intellectual property law attorneys handle registration processes, draft contracts, provide legal protection against infringement and counterfeiting, and offer corporate consulting services.
Why is trademark registration important?
A brand is the distinctive mark of your business or product. Brand registration prevents others from using the same or a similar brand, protecting your reputation.
How to get a patent?
A patent provides protection for new and useful inventions. Patent applications are submitted to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.
What should I do in case of intellectual property infringement?
In case of a violation, first, evidence of the violation is collected and a warning notice is issued. If the violation continues despite this, a lawsuit is filed against the violation in both civil and criminal courts.
For how long is intellectual property protected?
Trademarks are protected for 10 years from the date of registration. Patents are protected for 20 years from the application date, and designs for 5 years. These durations vary depending on the type of right.
Is international protection possible in the field of intellectual property?
Yes, it is possible to obtain protection in multiple countries through international agreements such as the Madrid Protocol, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and the Hague System.